"Study on the Deterioration of Rheological Properties of Asphalt Caused by Chloride Salt Deicing Agents Abstract The abstract provides a comprehensive overview of the detrimental effects of chloride salt deicing agents on asphalt pavements. It effectively highlights the transition from cohesive to adhesive failure in asphalt binders due to salt erosion, leading to common pavement distresses such as grain loss and raveling. The use of dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) testing and atomic force microscopy (AFM) to analyze the rheological properties and micro-morphology of asphalt surfaces under salt erosion is commendable. The findings that chloride salts significantly impact the low-temperature performance of asphalt binders and exacerbate phase separation in SBS modified asphalt binders are particularly noteworthy. 

This study underscores the urgent need for improved deicing strategies to mitigate the adverse effects on asphalt pavements. Overall, the abstract is well-structured and provides valuable insights into the causes of asphalt performance deterioration under salt erosion. Introduction The introduction effectively presents the hypothesis, making it clear and understandable. The supporting text is well-chosen, and the references are both adequate and relevant, including a significant source that is primarily in Chinese. To further strengthen the argument, it would be beneficial to search for more international references. Materials and methods The description of procedures is unclear, making it difficult for others to reproduce the study by reading the article. However, with rewriting, this deficit could be remedied. Additionally, the statistical significance of the findings is not stated, which is crucial for understanding the impact and reliability of the results. Improving the clarity and detail of the procedural descriptions, along with clearly stating the statistical significance, will enhance the reproducibility and credibility of the study. Results and discussion The statistical significance of the findings is not stated, which is crucial for understanding the impact and reliability of the results. The statements and conclusions are presented but require minor revisions to better correlate with the data and link with the study's goals. Additionally, while the study implications and limitations are discussed, they are missing some key points that need to be addressed. Enhancing these sections will improve the overall coherence and impact of the article. Some images (fig. 11,12, 13, 14 ) are poor quality better images must be substituted. This paper investigates the deterioration of rheological properties of asphalt caused by chloride salt deicing agents. The paper is well written. It is suggested to further evaluate the impacts of this modifier on performance of asphalt mixture."